Potassium Chloride (FRU Grade)
Product Description
| Product | Potassium Chloride (FRU Grade) |
| CAS | 7447-40-7 |
| Formula | KCl |
| Synonym | Chloropotassuril, Dipotassium dichloride, Muriate of potash, Potassium monochloride, Potassium muriate Tripotassium trichloride, Potassium chloride (KCl), Potassium chloride |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.987 |
| Slightly Soluble | in alcohol |
| Potassium Oxide | 61.60% (Equivalent) |
| KCL | 97.60% |
| Calcium | 0.03% |
| Sodium Chloride | 1.50% |
| Water Insolubles | 0.20% |
| Magnesium | 0.10% |
| Moisture | 0.40% |
| Bromide | 0.19% |
| pH | 7 |
| Insolubility | in abs. alcohol, ether, acetone |
| Odor | odorless, saline taste at low concs. |
| Melting Point | 773 c (sublimes 1500 c) |
| Molecular weight | 74.55 |
| Color | colorless to white crystals or powder |
| Solubility | water, glycerin |
| Notes | Potassium Chloride is a very important molecule in many different chemical industries. It's applications are very diverse and are used in the process of electroplating, enamelling of metals, fertilization and irrigation systems, the manufacturing of soap, the dyestuff industry, water softening processes, mineral additives for animal food, and oil drilling. Use: VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Inorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Water Treatment Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals |
| Industry | Industrial, Water Treatment, Animal Health |
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